Iraqi Parliament Speaker Arrives in Erbil for Key Talks with KRG
Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani arrived in Erbil with a delegation to discuss key disputes with the Kurdistan Region, focusing on governance, budget, and elections. The visit aims to ease tensions and boost cooperation ahead of Iraq's November 2025 vote.
By Kamaran Aziz
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, arrived in Erbil on Sunday, accompanied by Ziyad al-Janabi, Chairman of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, as part of a visit aimed at addressing ongoing issues between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region.
The high-level delegation was welcomed by Rebar Ahmed, the Minister of Interior of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), and Shakhawan Abdullah, Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives.
According to Kurdistan24 sources, the visit is focused on advancing dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil, with a particular emphasis on pending disputes, governance cooperation, and preparations for Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for November 2025.
While no public statements were made by the officials upon arrival, the meetings are expected to touch on critical areas of contention, including budget allocations, resource management, and administrative coordination between the two governments.
The visit comes at a politically sensitive time, with election-related tensions and public calls for reform mounting across Iraq. Officials from both sides are under pressure to demonstrate tangible progress in intergovernmental cooperation amid ongoing national challenges.
Further details of the discussions are expected to be made public following the conclusion of the delegation's meetings with KRG leadership in Erbil.
Kurdistan24 will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
